Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants
Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Dimitrios A Giannakoudakis, Ioannis Anastopoulos
- Language: English
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants: Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation offers a comprehensive examin… Read more
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as Environmental Contaminants: Materials and Technologies for Advancements in Water and Soil Remediation offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges posed by PFAS contamination and the innovative solutions available for remediation. This book delves into the chemical properties, toxicity mechanisms, and environmental persistence of PFAS, while exploring advanced remediation technologies such as adsorption, chemical oxidation, and phytoremediation. By consolidating current knowledge and showcasing new approaches, this book equips readers with the tools necessary to address PFAS contamination effectively, advancing research and practice in environmental health and safety. It also highlights emerging materials like Metal-Organic Frameworks and activated carbons that enhance remediation efforts, providing practical insights and case studies throughout.
- Addresses both the environmental impact of PFAS and the latest advancements in remediation technologies and materials
- Examines various remediation methods, such as adsorption, chemical oxidation, and phytoremediation
- Provides detailed discussions on cutting-edge materials like Metal-Organic Frameworks, activated carbons, and biochars that enhance remediation effectiveness
Researchers, students, engineers and professionals interested in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental remediation, remediation technologies, and persistent organic pollutants
Part 1: Introduction
1. About PFAS and toxicity
2. PFAS in natural water bodies
3. PFAS in drinking water & regulations
4. PFAS in soil and plants
Part 2: Remediation technologies
5. In aquatic (eco)systems
6. Adsorption
7. Chemical oxidation - Advanced oxidation processes.
8. Photocatalysis
9. Ultrasonication/sonolysis
10. Biodegradation/biological treatment
11. Incineration and heat treatment
12. Electrochemical oxidation
13. Filtration
14. Hybrid technologies
15. Soil Remediation
16. Phytoremediation
Part 3: Materials
17. Clay minerals
18. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs/ZIFs)
19. Activated carbons
20. Biochars
21. Metal oxides/Minerals
22. Microplastics
23. Membranes
1. About PFAS and toxicity
2. PFAS in natural water bodies
3. PFAS in drinking water & regulations
4. PFAS in soil and plants
Part 2: Remediation technologies
5. In aquatic (eco)systems
6. Adsorption
7. Chemical oxidation - Advanced oxidation processes.
8. Photocatalysis
9. Ultrasonication/sonolysis
10. Biodegradation/biological treatment
11. Incineration and heat treatment
12. Electrochemical oxidation
13. Filtration
14. Hybrid technologies
15. Soil Remediation
16. Phytoremediation
Part 3: Materials
17. Clay minerals
18. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs/ZIFs)
19. Activated carbons
20. Biochars
21. Metal oxides/Minerals
22. Microplastics
23. Membranes
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Dimitrios A Giannakoudakis
Dr. Dimitrios Giannakoudakis graduated as chemist from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) in Greece, where he obtained also two M.Sc. degrees (in Physical-chemistry & Electrochemistry and in New Educational Technologies). He received his PhD degree on “Nanotechnology and Materials Chemistry” from the City University of New York (CUNY) with full scholarship, in 02/2017. Then, he continued as postdoctoral-fellow and adjunct tutor at the City College of New York, AUTh, and the Institute of Physical Chemistry (IChF) of Polish Academy of Sciences. Afterwards, he served at IChF as adj. Assistant Professor and tutor of “Modern nano-Topics in Physical Chemistry”. Currently, he is Research Associate and tutor at AUTh.
He has co-authored more than 105 publications in leading peer-reviewed journals (avg. Impact Factor as 1st author above 11), with the articles to be cited more than 3000 times, one monograph by Springer, three edited books by Elsevier, more than 20 book chapters, and 3 invention patents.
For more details: www.DaGchem.com
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Institute of Physical Chemistry of Polish Academy of Sciences, GreeceIA
Ioannis Anastopoulos
Dr. Ioannis Anastopoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, Arta, Greece. He graduated from the Department of Natura Resources Management and Agricultural Engineering from the Agricultural University of Athens, while he obtained the Ph.D. in Environmental Soil and Water Chemistry with two post-graduate degrees in Agricultural Engineering-Agricultural Science and Soil Science (Edafology)-Soil Resources Management. He has worked in postdoctoral research at the Agricultural Research Institute (Cyprus), the University of Patras (Greece), the University of Cyprus (Cyprus), and Hellenic Mediterranean University (Greece). His research is focused on the estimation of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soils after receiving organic and inorganic materials, the fabrication of different adsorbents for wastewater treatment, and the use of organic amendments for soil remediation.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, Arta, Greece